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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
6
An old ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething gums and wind colic at 25 cents a bottle. The text then shifts to a series of brief quotations about doing one thing at a time, a sheriff related trip line, and comments on girls at parish social gatherings described as church belles.
Senator Borah recalls a small town scene where a psychologist and a mediumistic professor discuss the soul’s journey. A young woman jokes about traveling to other planets in sleep, prompting lighthearted shock over an imagined nightgown claim.
A New York bachelor asserts that many women who dine out cannot name raw eggplant and other turnips when faced with them. A friend questions the claim, and both admit recognition gaps across genders, ending with the notion that men are not expected to know such foods.
A husband and wife describe severe health problems from coffee, then successful transition to Postum. They report improved headaches, skin tone, kidneys, and weight, crediting Postum with restoring health. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum and includes preparation tips and a booklet offer.
A vivid reminiscence of Sereno Payne of New York, likened to a bold tariff kinglike figure who dominated the tariff debates. The tale recalls Augustus Hayward's bold but futile attempt to elicit a comment, ending with Payne's searing glare and a dramatic, unsettling moment.
Oklahoma Congressman Murray, nicknamed Alfalfa Bill, stands out in Washington for a mix of cowboy lore and farmer practicality. Reporters note his rugged, pressed-trouser debut and his confident push for liberty and American principles as he navigates Capitol Hill.
Urey Woodson of Owensboro Kentucky, former secretary of the Democratic National Committee, remains convinced the hogs eye is done set. He cited 1904 Parker defeat as a reminder, now praising his candidate for a local collectorship while avoiding new political office bids.
The War Department plans two summer training camps for American university and college students. One will be at Gettysburg Pennsylvania and the other at the Presidio San Francisco. Major General Leonard Wood says the camps will revive youth interest in national duty and wartime service obligations. Secretary Lindley M. Garrison has issued the order and staff officers are detailing the plans.
An ongoing stream of presents from millionaires and laboring citizens reaches the White House since his inauguration. Gifts arrive by personal messenger, express, or mail, with small tokens and larger packages. A mud turtle from Maryland was released on the White House grounds, symbolizing the diverse array of curiosities sent to the president.
An essay argues for replacing naval jargon with plain speech to ease training and discipline. It suggests softening commands like Silence and Cast loose while translating terms such as slash bucket squeegee handy-billy and gangway into standard English for all hands.
A social atmosphere dominates an Avenue car as passengers flout danger while the motorman watches keenly. The lone serious observer is the operator who recalls near misses and fear of future accidents as a white ratine clad young woman narrowly escapes harm.
Richard T. Underwood from Pennsylvania rose from laborer at $660 a year to a $1000 post in the government service after six years of waiting. His family grew to thirteen with a wife and ten children. Despite lacking formal education, officials pressed for his promoted status without another examination, citing his value and eleven supporting reasons.
Reports from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta indicate crop area similar to last year with late seeding but good yields. June weather gave abundant sunshine and rains, with crops described as in a satisfactory condition and prospects for a splendid western crop in 1913.
Japanese industry produces decorative summer hat shavings used as wooden ribbons and chip braid. About twenty percent arrives in wooden ribbon form with satin or crepe looks, while the rest is turned into chip braid. Japan ships around 1,000,000 dollars of this material to the United States, currently the largest customer, as the product is easily dyed and highly flexible for design.
The McTavish dining scene ends with a mock calamity as a carving knife slips and a poultry leg rolls away The dog eyes the leg while Mr McTavish proclaims the dog will not get it The youngest claims a foot on the leg The excerpt ends with a Weather joke about talking only about climate
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